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Under the patronage of H.E. Sultan bin Salim bin Said Al Habsi, Minister of Finance

Award of Power Purchase Agreement for the Continuous Renewable Energy Project in Mahout and Duqm

The project will deliver stable round-the-clock clean power and pave the way for Oman’s future energy systems

Muscat, 18 May 2026 – Nama Power and Water Procurement and O-Green celebrated the signing of the award of the Power Purchase Agreement for the Continuous Renewable Energy Project, combining wind, solar and battery energy storage systems in the wilayats of Mahout and Duqm, with a total installed generation capacity of 2.7 gigawatts.The signing ceremony was held under the patronage of H.E. Sultan bin Salim bin Said Al Habsi, Minister of Finance.

The award letter was signed on behalf of Nama Power and Water Procurement by Ahmed bin Salim Al Abri, Chief Executive Officer, and on behalf of O-Green by Mustafa bin Mohammed Al Hinai, Chief Executive Officer.

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Business & Investments

Oman Cables Showcases Sustainability-led Innovation at Oman Sustainability Week 2026

Oman –18May, 2026: Oman Cables Industry,the Sultanate’s leading cable manufacture and solution provider,is taking center stageat Oman Sustainability Week (OSW) 2026 to reinforce its role in enabling the energy transition prioritiesacross Oman and the wider region.As demand grows for more resilient power systems, renewable integration, and digital infrastructure, Oman Cables is showcasing how advanced cable technologies and engineering innovation support the systems powering modern economies, while reinforcing the company’s sustainability-led innovation ambitions and long-term contribution to a more resilient and low-carbon future.

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Featured

Union Coop Prepares for Eid Al Adha: Quality Livestock Available

Union Coop Confirms Readiness for Eid Al Adha Season: Thousands of Sacrificial Livestock Available 

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Dubai, UAE:

Union Coop has announced the completion of its operational preparations for the upcoming Eid Al Adha season through a comprehensive plan aimed at ensuring the availability of large quantities of high-quality sacrificial livestock to meet the increasing demand across Dubai and the UAE.

Mr. Mohamed Al Hashemi, CEO of Union Coop, stated that preparations for the festive season began well in advance through close coordination with a network of approved and trusted suppliers both locally and internationally. This strategy is intended to provide consumers with a wide variety of options that cater to different preferences and budgets, while fully complying with all health and veterinary standards approved by the relevant UAE authorities.

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Featured

NMSS Funds 4 Key MS Research Projects in UAE

National Multiple Sclerosis Society Awards Funding to 4 Research Projects Driving Multiple Sclerosis Research in UAE as Part of 3rd Cycle of Research Grant Program

  • Program funding reachesnearly AED 11 million, strengthening the UAE’s MS research ecosystem

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 18 May 2026:The National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) has announced four research projects funded under the third cycle of its Research Grant Program,as well as the launch of the fourth grant cycle.

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The program has attracted strong engagement from across the UAE, receiving 36 letters of intent and 34 full applications in its latest cycle, with four projects awarded funding – reflecting the continued growth of the UAE’s MS research ecosystem.

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Technologies

Qiddiya and Google Cloud Collaborate to Power One of the World’s Largest Entertainment Projects with AI

Master Works to serve as systems integrator, leveraging Google Cloud technology to build the digital foundation for Qiddiya’s massive entertainment city

A new AI Factory,built by Gemini, to drive smarter operations and futuristic visitor experiences

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — May 18, 2026 — Qiddiya Investment Company and Google Cloud today announced a major expansion of their collaboration to establish the digital foundation for one of the world’s largest entertainment projects. Through strategic systems integrator Master Works, Qiddiya will leverage Google Cloud technology to power a massive-scale entertainment destination – Qiddiya City – roughly three times the geographic area of Paris.

Qiddiya’s projects are a key pillar of Saudi Vision 2030, a strategic framework launched in 2016 to reduce Saudi Arabia’s reliance on oil and diversify its economy. While flagship destinations like Six Flags Qiddiya City and Aquarabia are now open to the public, Qiddiya City which spans 360 km² across more than 20 neighbourhoods, continues its massive expansion to integrate professional sports stadiums, gaming districts, and arts venues into one unified intelligent entertainment ecosystem.

As part of the expanded collaboration with Google, Qiddiya will deploy Google Cloud’s data and AI technologies as the digital enabler for the city’s operations, providing instant insights into construction milestones, visitor demand patterns, and real-time operational efficiency. By analyzing these critical metrics as they occur, Qiddiya is able to function as a fully responsive smart city, reducing time-to-insight from weeks to minutes.

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